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Sound2Go Cosmo Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:195 g

Sound2Go Cosmo Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 84% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 79%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

4.3

Battery

18%

7.9

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

▼Worse than 75%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sound2Go Cosmo

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

4.3

Battery

18%

7.9

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Sound2Go Cosmo has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Audio output power
3 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
35 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 35 mm which is smaller than that of 95.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
80 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
6 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
400 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 400 mAh which is smaller than that of 99% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2.5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2.5 hours which is shorter than that of 70.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
?
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
195 g
This portable speaker weighs 195 g which is lighter than that of 91.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
8 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 8 cm which is shorter than that of 72.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Width
6 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6 cm which is narrower than that of 96.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
?
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Sound2Go Cosmo vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 15 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (95 dB vs 80 dB).
    95 dB vs 80 dB
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 0.5 % lower total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has lower total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (0.5 % vs 1 %).
    0.5 % vs 1 %
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Sound2Go Cosmo is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 15 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (95 dB vs 80 dB).
    95 dB vs 80 dB
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 0.5 % lower total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has lower total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (0.5 % vs 1 %).
    0.5 % vs 1 %
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 605 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (195 g vs 800 g).
    195 g vs 800 g
  • 12.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.4 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,200 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 15 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (35 mm vs 50 mm).
    35 mm vs 50 mm
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Sound2Go Cosmo is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Sound2Go Cosmo offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.3 vs 7.5).
    7.3 vs 7.55
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 15 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (35 mm vs 50 mm).
    35 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,200 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.

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What customers like about Sound2Go Cosmo

  • Highly compact and lightweight design (weighs only 195 grams)
  • Extremely portable with a very small chassis volume (288 cm³)
  • Versatile media options including a Micro SD external memory card slot
  • Supports quick and easy wireless pairing via integrated NFC technology
  • Equipped with a built-in microphone for hands-free phone calls
  • Includes an auxiliary (AUX) input for wired device connections

What customers don't like about Sound2Go Cosmo

  • Utilises an outdated Bluetooth 3.0 connection standard
  • Limited audio power output suitable primarily for close, personal listening
  • Lacks advanced modern app integration and customisable graphic EQ settings
  • Bass response is limited compared to larger, modern party speakers

Verdict

The Sound2Go Cosmo is a compact, mono portable speaker featuring a 1 x 3W audio output power, a frequency response range of 80 Hz to 18,000 Hz, and a 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio. Its key advantages include versatile connectivity options like Bluetooth 3.0, NFC quick-pairing technology, a built-in Micro SD card slot, an auxiliary input, a robust rubberized splash-proof housing, and a highly flexible integrated carabiner hook for outdoor travel. However, notable drawbacks include a tiny 400 mAh rechargeable battery that offers limited playtime compared to competitors, an outdated Bluetooth version, and a degradation in high-frequency treble quality when pushed to maximum volume levels.

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